This post is in partnership with Ulta Beauty.
Spring is here, and you know what that means when it comes to our beauty bags. Out with the old, and in with the new new! As we're all spending a little more time at home, now's the perfect time to indulge in a little beauty self-care while also leveling up our makeup skills with hot new products! So, if your makeup bag and/or your skincare regimen needs a refresher, Ulta Beauty is coming through in a big way with its 21 Days of Beauty sale and there are a few steals that you don't want to miss. Set your calendar alerts so you can catch up to 50% off these daily deals!
Last week, Ulta Beauty came through with the come-through with 50% off on deals with brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Tarte Cosmetics, and Clinique. This week, Ulta Beauty is proving their deals truly are beauty steals with a bevy of well-loved brands like Sunday Riley, Urban Decay, and Smashbox. So, whether you want to switch up your beauty products or you're in dire need of new ones, Ulta Beauty's 21 Days of Beauty continues and there are even more goodies waiting for you.
Now, let's get into the week two (March 22-28) deals. Remember, each day features product/service deals available for 24 hours only, so secure the beauty bag fast!
What’s On Sale For Sunday, March 22
Too Faced Bronzers
Too Faced offers a variety of long-wearing, rich, matte bronzers infused with 100% real cocoa powder ranging from milk chocolate to dark chocolate shades.
Clarisonic Brush Head (2 packs)
The Clarisonic Brush Heads help to gently remove blemish-causing debris, oil, makeup, and sunscreen from your pores. It's safe and gentle enough to use twice a day, every day for clearer, refreshed, softer, smoother skin.
What’s On Sale For Monday, March 23
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
To get a more seamless and vibrant eyeshadow look, look no further than towards Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion. It offers a 24-hour, crease-free eyeshadow look that fills in any imperfections on the skin's surface, prepping your lids for all-day shadow.
MAC Lip Pencil in Soar or Whirl & Prep + Prime Lip
These deals are just getting better and better. The Prep & Primer is a color-free base to wear under lipstick. It adds light moisture, smoothes and refines your lips. The MAC Lip Pencil comes in a wide range of colors designed for shaping, lining, or filling in lips. The smooth and creamy texture is perfect for both outlining your lips or coloring them in. The two colors discounted in this sale are muted pink shades called "Soar" and "Whirl".
What’s On Sale For Tuesday, March 24
Select Lime Crime Venus Palettes
Select Lime Crime Venus Palettes are on sale March 24, so if you need to reup on some shadows to go with your new primer, it's perfect for a variety of colors that range from day to night. Just keep in mind, not every palette is on sale. Check out Ulta.com for more information.
Skyn Iceland Eye Gels (4- & 8-count)
Skyn Iceland Eye Gels help de-puff, tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye. The sale is only available for 4- ($8.75) and 8-count (16.00) boxes.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Serum
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Serum is originally a $95 purchase, so you may want to save some coins and take advantage of this deal. The rich natural vitamin C serum helps brighten, smooth and improve the appearance of fine lines. It's also dermatologist-tested and approved, non-drying, fragrance-free, and paraben-free.
What’s On Sale For Wednesday, March 25
Smashbox Photo Finish Oil & Shine Control Primer
A first-time Ulta Beauty steal, Smashbox's Photo Finish Oil & Shine Control Primer is a transformative gel-to-powder face primer infused with witch hazel, salicylic acid and zinc for a non-greasy, weightless, and silky-smooth finish.
Crepe Erase Advanced Body Repair Treatment
Crepe Erase Advanced Body Repair Treatment helps treat dry skin with its lightly whipped, fast-absorbing formula. It addresses signs of aging on the body's tone and texture by replenishing, visibly plumping your skin.
What’s On Sale For Thursday, March 26
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Stila offers a thin precise line or thick dramatic strokes, depending on your style. The versatile liner is waterproof, glides on with ease, dries quickly and won't smudge or run, so you can wear it day-to-night.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Moisturizer
The featherweight formula offers 24-hour hydration that makes the skin look more radiant, dewy and smooth with less-visible pores for all skin types.
Sunday Riley Flash Kit
The Sunday Riley Flash Kit comes with the Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment and Ceramic Slip Cleanser which exfoliates, brightens, and cleanses the skin for a smooth, radiant, deeply clarified complexion.
What’s On Sale For Friday, March 27
IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara and Liner
OK, two-for-one special! The super pigmented mascara will give your lashes super volume, length and lifts eyelashes while separating them to create a fuller lash line. The liner puts the "superpower" in your hands by allowing you to create precise, defined lines while perfecting your eyeliner looks. Be it thin, cat-eye, or thick, this liner has you covered. Shaky hand, where?
Foreo LUNA Mini 2
The Foreo LUNA Mini 2 provides up to 8,000 T-Sonic pulsations to effectively cleanse the skin. The design is compact, colorful, and travel-friendly that lasts up to five months from one full charge and is fully waterproof.
What’s On Sale For Saturday, March 28
Select Kylie Cosmetics Lip Products
This is an exclusive special from the beauty retailer! Get your hands on the long-wearing, ultra-pigmented liquid lipstick with a creamy matte finish by Kylie Cosmetics.
Mario Badescu Grab & Go Travel Set
The Mario Badescu Grab & Go Travel Set comes with the fan-favorite drying lotion and facial spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater. Together, both the lotion and facial spray offers clear, glowing skin on the go.
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Exclusive: Melanie Fiona On Making High-Vibrational Music & Saying Yes To Partnership
Melanie Fiona is back! After taking a little more than a decade-long hiatus, she has officially made her return to music and blessed us with two singles, “Say Yes” and “I Choose You.” While both singles are very different from each other, they both reflect who she is today and the type of music she wants to make. In our conversation, the mom of two expressed what she learned during her time away.
“It's interesting, even when I said it is like coming back, I don't ever feel like I really left because I was always still performing. I've still been public. It's not like I went into being this recluse person or version of myself, but the thing that I really learned in this process is that I think things take time,” Melanie says in a xoNecole exclusive.
“I think often we're so caught up in it, being on the timing of demand or popularity, or, like, striking while the iron is hot and the thing that I've learned is that everything is on God's time. That's it. Every time I thought I would have been ready, or, like, things were taking too long, I had to reship some things, personally, professionally, in my life. I also gave myself permission to make a living, not just make a living, but make a life for myself.”
Making a life for herself included getting married to Grammy-nominated songwriter Jared Cotter, starting a family, and embracing new landscapes, such as podcasting as a co-host of The Mama’s Den podcast. She also began doing more spiritual work and self-care practices like meditation, sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, and boundary setting, which allowed her to get in touch with her inner voice.
“I wasn't putting out music, and I wasn't experiencing a number one record, but I was being a number one mom,” she says.
“I was experiencing things that were allowing me to heal and get in touch with myself so that I could make new music from a space of joy and freedom, and excitement again because I definitely feel like I did lose some excitement because of just politics and industry and what it can do to your mental health and even your physical health. So giving myself the space to really just say, ‘Hey, it's okay. Everything's right on time.’”
The joy and excitement are felt in one of two new singles, “I Choose You,” which is more of a lovers rock vibe, a tribute to Melanie’s Caribbean roots. While the Grammy award-winner is known for ballads like “It Kills Me” and “Fool For You,” she is becoming more intentional about the music she makes, calling it high-vibrational music. She says her music is a “reflection of my life,” as it captures every facet, from hanging out with friends to riding around in her car.
“Say Yes” has the classic R&B vibe Melanie is known for. However, both songs are inspired by her relationship. Melanie and Jared got married in December 2020, and the Toronto-bred artist dished on their relationship. Fun fact: he is featured in the “Say Yes” music video.
“When we first started dating, I had come into that relationship post a lot of self-work. I had gotten out of a long-term relationship, I had a year and a half to date and be by myself and do a lot of work on myself alone. And when we met, I remember feeling like this has to be my person because I feel it,” she says.
“And so when we went into that relationship, and we started dating, I was very clear. I was like, I know what I want. I'm very clear on what I need, and I'm not going to withhold my truth about myself in this process because of pride or fear of rejection. I know you love me, but I'm coming with my heart in my hand to let you know that if we're gonna get there, we have to put fear aside and say yes. So that was kind of like my open letter to him, which is why the video is us having a conversation.”
Melanie also shares that saying yes to her partner has empowered her in many ways, including motherhood and showing up for herself. Her new EP, also titled Say Yes, will be available at the top of 2025.
Check out the full interview below.
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There's something about snuggling up in your favorite blanket and watching a comfort show or movie on Netflix, and what better time to do just that than in December? As the weather outside gets cooler, staying in becomes more of the norm. Thus, Netflix and Chill is a go-to. Luckily, Netflix has released new Black films and series on their popular streaming platform.
From Tyler Perry's historical drama The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington, to the Will Packer-produced comedy starring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall, and Issa Rae, Little, this season is looking up.
See the full list below.
Little (12/1)
Regina Hall's character is a bossy tech mogul who has everyone scared of her, including her assistant, played by Issa Rae. However, when she transforms into her younger self (Marsai Martin), she learns how to be more kind to others.
Daddy Day Care (12/1)
Eddie Murphy stars in this film as a father who decides to open a daycare after losing his job.
30 For 30 Collection (12/2)
30 For 30 is an ESPN docu-series highlighting some of sports' legendary figures and moments. Some of the episodes include Winning Time: Reggie Miller Vs. The New York Knicks and Celtics/ Lakers: The Best of Enemies.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was (12/10)
In this special, the multi-talented Jamie Foxx returns to stand-up to give an unforgettable performance.
Blood, Sweat & Heels S2 (12/13)
The short-lived Bravo reality TV series documented the lives of a group of girlfriends making it in NYC. The show starred model-turned-podcaster Melyssa Ford, author Demetria Lucas, and the late TV host Daisy Lewellyn.
The Equalizer S1-3 (12/16)
The hit CBS show starring Queen Latifah is now available on Netflix. Watch the beloved actress kick ass and take names in this popular drama.
The Six Triple Eight (12/20)
The new Tyler Perry film starring Kerry Washington is a true story about the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color during World War II.
Christmas Game Day Ravens Vs. Texans (12/25)
While many will tune in to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game, others will tune in to watch Beyoncé perform during halftime.
Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind At Radio City Music Hall (12/31)
Comedian Michelle Buteau's comedy special will focus on her life with twins, going viral, and much more.
Evil S3 (12/31)
While Evil was unfortunately canceled by CBS, viewers can rewatch the series on Netflix, with season three premiering December 31st.
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